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If you were charged with certain types of minor alcohol and drug offenses in Texas, you may be court ordered to complete a Texas Alcohol Awareness Program or Drug Awareness Program. A Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (DADAP) is a 6 hour course that is an acceptable option that many course allow to meet the Alcohol awareness program and/or drug awareness course requirement.

Before you enroll in a Texas DADAP, it is worth your time to check with the court to find out if completing this course is required and will be accepted for your particular case. Since every situation and case is unique, you will want to verify the DADAP is an option. Many courts provide a list of approved course options to make it easy for you.  You can contact the court directly or through another representative (parent, guardian, or attorney)..

DADAP is also accepted by many auto insurance companies for a discount on your policy costs.  If you are taking the DADAP to qualify for an insurance discount, be sure to check with your insurance agent to verify the details of their discount programs.

Benefits of Enrolling in an Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course Online

There are several benefits of completing your six-hour alcohol and drug awareness course online in Texas. These include, but may not be limited to:

1. The DADAP is 100% online with no in-classroom requirements.

You can take your course from the safety and comfort of your home or anywhere else that you have internet access.

2. There is no set schedule for your online DADAP.

You can complete the course on your own schedule. You can work on it in half-hour increments every day, an hour a day, or every other day. It is entirely up to you. Just be aware of any deadlines imposed by the court to ensure your DADAP online course is completed with enough time to receive the certificate and turn as needed.

3. You can access the course from just about any internet-connected device.

You can use your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone to access course materials. If you start a section on one device, you can continue it on another and pick up right where you left off.

4. You can repeat the course multiple times.

The great thing about driver improvement courses online including the DADAP is you can repeat sections and the entire course as often as you want before completing the final lesson. If you did not do well in one section or are not entirely sure of the material, you can review it until you are comfortable with it.

5. You can use the audio read along feature.

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This is a new feature that allows you to listen as text content is read to you. It is perfect when you want to take a break from reading or learn better by listening.

6. Expedited certificate delivery available.

After you complete your Texas DADAP online course, your certificate of completion is mailed directly to you. You will receive it in 3 to 5 business days. However, if you need it faster because you need to make a court deadline, you can upgrade to expedited and overnight shipping options.

7. Our online DADAP course uses videos and images to help you learn.

Instead of just having to read or listen along to text material, our online Texas DADAP uses videos and images to make it easier to learn and retain the information long after the class.

To find out more about our state-approved Texas driver improvement courses online, or to enroll in our Texas DADAP, please feel free to sign up online at Ticket School today! You may also call us at (800) 558-9887 if you have further questions or need assistance.